[orc]After modifying the cancellation rules & child concession, the Indian Railways has now modified the rules for those availing the senior citizen quota and concession. Those found to be misusing the quota & concession from 1st February, 2016 will be charged a penalty in addition to charging the difference between the normal & concessional fare.
Like in other public services, the Indian Railways also extend certain facilities to senior citizens. These facilities are extended to men who are a minimum of 60 years and women of minimum 58 years of age. They are granted concession in fares of all classes of trains. The concession is 40% of the fare for men and 50% of the fare for women.
Other Facilities extended to Senior Citizens
- Apart from the concession in fares, certain other facilities are also extended to the senior citizens.
- 40% Concession in fare for Men over 60 years of age and 50% Concession for Women over 58 years of age
- Provision in the Passenger Reservation System (PRS), to automatically allot lower berths to Senior Citizens and female passengers of over 45 years of age.
- A combined quota of two (2) lower berths per coach earmarked in Sleeper, AC 3 tier, AC 2 tier for Senior Citizens, Women over 45 years of age and Pregnant Women travelling alone.
- Provision for Wheelchairs at stations.
- Provision for separate counters at PRS centers for Senior Citizens.
Instances of misuse of the Quota & Concession to Senior Citizens
As per the current system of booking, no proof of age is required at the time of purchasing tickets. However, during journey the senior citizen is required to carry prescribed documentary proof issued by any Government agency showing their age or date of birth. In case the senior citizen is not able to produce the requisite proof of age during the journey, he/she is charged the difference of fare (between full fare and concessional fare). Apart from this, Senior citizens are also provided a facility to get confirmed lower berths under Senior Citizen Quota.
The Indian Railways found instances of misuse of both the concession and quota in the following ways.
- Passengers book tickets under Senior Citizen Quota by giving wrong age. In case they are detected they give the difference of fare otherwise they go undetected resulting in loss of revenue to the Railways.
- Some passengers also book confirmed lower berths under Senior Citizens Quota and in case they get detected, they pay the difference of fare. If they are not detected, then they enjoy the benefit of senior citizens concession as well as quota
- Some agents are known to use this method to cheat the passengers. They book the ticket by giving wrong declaration of age and subsequently modify the e-ticket by giving correct age and dupe the passengers of the fare.
The new rules have a provision for Penalty
The Indian Railways has now modified the existing rules governing the Senior Citizen travel. The broad changes that will come into effect from 1st February, 2016 are the following.
- IRCTC will now make a provision that whenever a passenger enquires about the PNR status, the fare charged on the ticket will be reflected. This will help passengers who depend on agents for booking. They will now know how much fare has been charged for their booking.
- IRCTC will also explore the feasibility of displaying other relevant details like full form of quota under which booked, age of passenger so that the passengers do not get cheated by unscrupulous booking agents.
- Misusing both using both Quota & Concession: Whenever any passenger is found travelling in the train on the berths booked under Senior Citizen Quota by declaration of wrong age, he/she will be treated as travelling without ticket and charged. This will be treated as a case of misusing both Quota and Concession. The railways treat this misuse as cheating and hence will charge this offence as ticketless travel.
- Misusing Concession: Whenever any passenger is found travelling in the train by declaration of wrong age to get senior citizen concession only (and not lower berth), they will be charged penalty in addition to difference of fare. (between full fare and concessional fare)
The Railways has also instructed its ticket checking staff to be patient and tactful while handling such passengers to avoid any complaint regarding any harassment.
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102 Comments
Good effort but I have questions from this reporter. Can we get wheelchairs for senior citizens without hassle at the station and by which date is that going to happen. Is there a refundable amount charged for taking wheelchairs and how much would that be. And if you do not expect the wheelchairs to fly, the railways need to build lifts that are easily found or ramps so that the attendents can use to push the wheelchairs/ strollers. Where is the plan for that. Have we heard from IRCON or Railways about awarding contracts to do so. Meanwhile, trains should have ramps at the door to push in the wheelchair. Is there a tender coming out for wheelchairs that can fit the bogies passage area and specifications? I do not find those details here.
I am a frequent traveller. Travel with my wife. Aged 67 & 65 . No wheel chairs for Sr ctzn unless you pay a lumpsum and also to coolies. Patients boarding to trains or arrives a station are most pityful condion and situation. This Govt is “Anti Common Indian” of remote controlled Modi by RSS. And Our Nations Youths are Modi’s Tools for such “lifting privileges adopted since long” for Nations Child Citizens and Old Citizens. Modi is Cursed by Crores of Indians.
Why people are blaming for Modi Govt,rather then you could have complained earlier for the UPA Govt as well because, it has to be followed from them.
Dumb Mamas it’s about passenger not UPA or BJP
Coolies were honest before the NDA Govt led by BJP. In the regime of UPA Govt led by Congress collies were not charging anything from a elderly passengers/patient to provide them the W/Chairs. In the year 2014, when the “BJP Sarkar” came into power, since then only they started to charge money. Sir, you want to say so ?
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he is lying
This concession is applicable only for express trains only. This fact is not being mentioned anywhere, but only stated by Railway employees at the time of giving tickets.
How to calculate the age of a senior citizen. As my DOB is 15.06.1956
You can avail senior citizen facility after completing 60 years i.e. 16.06.2016
I think in this matter 14.6.2016 mid night he Completed 60 years. he is eligible for getting facilitiy on 15.6.2016. Am i correct?
How to the age of senior citien my date. Of birth is 19.05 1957
You’re age calculate 61yr
My birthrate 5.7.1957 when I senior citizens.
My DOB is 1-7-1957, I reserved my ticket online in PINAKINI Exp. from Vijayawada to Bapatla. I was not get the senior citizen concession price.
Hi Sir,
According to your DOB, you attained an age of 60 years on dated14.06.2016. So now you could avail the Senior citizen quota.
Thanks,
Manas
The concession on fare for senior citizenswill be applicable for every train even it may be express mail superfast doranto or special trains.
My DOB is 08-06-1956 how to caliculate
All those, who are blaming Mr, Modi are Congracy Chatta Batta. They are not able to distinguished between UPA era & NDA era.
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age 58 Is completely or running for ladies and age 60 is completely or running for gents for senior citizens..
it should be assumed to senior citizen
is it true?
I want to know, if there’s any change in AC 3 births meant for Sr citizens, as since Jan,2016, AC 3 birth
position in all trains will be the same waiting list as indicated on the top ?
Is adhar card allowed?
My Adhar card mentioned only birth year 1956 is it ok for Sr. Citizen
Please amend your date of birth complete in aadhar card to avail facility for Sr. Citizen from completing 60 years calendar month & Date.
અમારી ઉંમર ૭૫ વષॅ કરતાં વધુ છે ઉંમર નાે અાધાર કાડॅ માં જણાવેલ પુરાવા શીવાય બીજો કોઈ પુરાવો નથી તો મારે રેલવે મુસાફરીમાં િસનીયર સીટીઝન નો લાભ લેવા શુ કરવુ પડશે
I have just booked AC chair car ticket online for my mother who is 74 years of age. i did not get 50% concession . ticket rate is Rs 345 who is not senior citizen, and i got ticket at the rate of Rs 291. They are granted concession in fares of all classes of trains. The concession is 40% of the fare for men and 50% of the fare for women. Pl advice.
I booked ticket for senior citizen but age is 56 years than what should i do?
Be ready to pay penalty.
THE RAILWAY NOT ISSUED TO STZN MEN & WOMEN.RECENTLY I HAVE BOOKED SLEEPER TICKET YESHWANTHPUR TO H.NIZAMUDIN(DELHI) SAMPARK KRANTI DOJ 26/06/2016.THEY ISSUED UPPER FOR MY MOTHER AND SIDE UPPER SEAT TO MY FATHER.THIS IS NOT HORRIBL . PNR NO.:- 4531824355.
Whe u book two tickets of senior citizens together u will not get lower berths.This is wrong railway shd modify the server and atleast two senior citizens shd get the lower berths.I have written to railway minister but no one is serious in this matter.
I booked today 2 tickets for Sr. CTZ and get both lower seat!!!
Date of birth. 1 June 1957. It will come into senior citizen from next minth
My date of birth is 1.6.56. Am I entitled for the senior citizen concessions after 1.6.2016.
Please inform.
yes you will get now
Why concessions not granted in duranto express for mentally retarded
I have booked online ticket & mentioned age 62 but I could not get concession on ticket. Now how can I get concession on that booked ticket.
i am58 of age but by mistacitwas filled 60 what is the effect
My gandpa is 83 years old bt by mistake age was mentioned 73 years, and he availed the senior citizen concession. Should I cancle the ticket and book again or will this ticket work?
if u get the 40% concession then its ok whether age is 73 or 83
i booked 02 times tickets for my father 65 years in tatkal quota but not got this facility. even though it is not showing where we have to mark the senior citizen. is this facility is not available in tatkal quota ????
I agree, today I booked 2 ticked for my father (age 62). In tatkal i did not get the benefit. But while booking general ticket checkbox was there. Is railway doing technical fraud as well as increasing fares many times in within a financial year ??
Today, I have booked two tickets under tatkal quota for myself aged 66yrs and wife 60 yrs (senior citizen) in train No. 12295 AC-II, PNR No.4844325396 dt.03/10/16 but no concession is provided and full amount is recovered. Further, both the bearth allotted is upper. If no facilities are being provided to senior citizens, why Railway does not announce it for the knowledge of general public.
I am a super senior citizen aged 83 years. My PNR 8348438636 allotted upper berth no 42. Can anybody help me to get a lower berth giving priority from future cancellations.
Can a senior citizen mother get two concessions together? i.e 50% concession for senior citizen. On this 40% concession as military dependant mother??
My father age 61 .id proff Adhar id enough for senior citizen
If i book ticket for lady but i issue the gender male by mistake then what happen . The railway will punish or release ?
I have purchased railway tickets to Bhubaneswar from Howrah. My PNR No. is 6556738341. I am senior citizen by age. But concession in fare has not been given. Similarly in return journey also no concession in fare has been given to me. My return ticket on 23.09.2016 vide PNR No. 6759606225. What is the rule position in this regard ?
I have purchased railway tickets to Bhubaneswar from Howrah. My PNR No. is 6556738341. I am senior citizen by age. But concession in fare has not been given. Similarly in return journey also no concession in fare has been given to me . My return ticket on 23.09.2016 vide PNR No. 6759606225. What is the rule position in this regard ?
I purchased railway tickets for my parents age 64 and 58 years, traveling from Howrah to Manmad. There were 91 tickets available while booking but I am alloted tickets of B5- and B2- coach one lower and other middle. What a horrible situation as they are traveling alone. In Indian railway giving concession and paying back in such a horrible fission. What should I do?? If u say i should have asked for same coach while booking, I tried but seat were not available. I was expecting at least 2 seat in same coach with 91 available and 10 coaches. What should i do? Is there any possibility to convert to at least same coach?
Railways should promptly display boards if they have discontinued the sr.citizen concession from effective date so that they can plan their journey accordingly.
Is voter I’d proof is enough for senior citizen…because I don’t have adhar card…
I forget to Tick the Sr.Citizen box before booking a AC 3 ticket and paid full amount. Can any one suggest to get back the concession amount. Thanks!!
Same with me. Why should one click senior citizen box? if the age is beyond the designated limit of 60 years than it should be taken automatically..
I am 68 years of age and as a seniorI have booked a 3AC ticket for sealdah to new delhi Duronto.on 24/10/2016 from sahibabad (U.P) reservation counter but I have get concession only Rs. 280. Actually sealdah to howrah charged for a senior citizen in duronto only Rs. 1390. But Ihave charged Rs. 1780 for this. Why?
My PNR No. is 6660291381
As I have completed 59 years on 15.10.16 and presently running 60 yrs and Date of birth is 16.10.1956, I had booked tickets in Aug 16 for Nov 16 under Sr Citizen. Is it correct from the view point of rule of railways.
I am 60 years old ( 05-05-1956) have booked cc ticket pnr no. 2652960297 and 2805535527, journey date 25 November 2016 and 26 November 2016, but no concession given to me.
Why
JUGINDER KUMAR BAJAJ
PASSANGER NO 1 IN TICKET
My doB is 28/03/1958.Am I eligible for senior citizen consession wef 28/3/2017?Please reply.
what age proof for senior citizen is required while travlling on sr citizen qouta
I booked a e ticket without availaing the consessaion for senior citizen. Please tell how to get back the senior citizen concession.My PNR No.4325961159
today i booked ticket ffor my familly ..thaere is a gal 7 years old but they deduct as adult full charger wehter i heard for kids over 5 n less 10 have to chharge half fare so what is it …just play with public or what
My Dear Frnd,
IRCTC has been changed it’s rule for the children while travelling in a train. If your child’s age is being crossed 5 year,then they will charge the full fare and will be treated like an adult fare.
For details pls go through the below link.
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=138458
Thanks,
Manas
my age 70 and my wife 59. Our ticket status for the train no 12864 RAC4 nd wl1 in 2nd AC. 24hours left for the journey. Will it b confirmed?
IF MY MOM AND DAD TICKET FALLS UNDER SENIOR CITIZEN THEN DOES TC CHECK INDIVIDUALLY ID PROOF FOR BOTH??BCOZ WE DONT HAVE MY MOM ID PROOF RIGHT NOW.. PLS SUGGEST SOLUTION .
I shall be completing 60 years on 10-07-57. I shall be travelling on 30-04-17 . I have bought the ticket in which i have mentioned my age as 60, due to which I have been the concession of senior citizen. I want to know whether i am eligible for the senior citizen concession ?
Why not Rly issue Sr.Ctzns Ids,those interested to avail against some Id fee ?This may help Rly some extra Income. And why not one age one concession to all Sr.Ctzns irrespective of any gender, Pls respond & start “One Law One Nation” 1st start from/with Rly Passenger Services .
Why Govt / Rly not taking any interest ti Issue Sr.Ctzns Ids to Sr.Ctzns who needs it ? There was lots of disputes in time of travelling- this OId will not do ,show other Ids etc etc. Pls response soon. And the 2nd thing – why not 1 types of concession & Age to all genders. The simplification will help both Rly & Sr.Ctzns . Think seriously & Act soon.
29.12.2017: Why Rly not taking any interest to issuing Sr.Ctzns Card -those wanted?And why not one types of 50% Concession for all 3 Genders?
Very good article. In case of mistakenly booking ticket under senior citizen quota, the passenger details can be modified to normal quota in any railway reservation centre. The difference in fare need to be paid at the railway station by filling a form. Please include this information in article which will be very useful for people who may mistakenly book ticket under senior citizen quota.
Sir e-ticket se ek form pe kitane senior citizen ka ticket book ho sakta hai….please reply sir. i am waiting now……
I have booked counter ticket for my father and mother they both are in s.citizen 62 and 58 but by mistake the ticket done by age 71 and 69 can they are travel on this ticket or not.???
i have booked two tickets for me and wife as senior citizens ans asked for the lower birth in the same boggy in this case I got confirmed ticket while my wife has wtlist 1 for the same in second AC.Suppose if not confirmed,what option I have ?
How to get reservation unsder senior citizen quota as the reservation package displays only General & Tatkal quota. Is it automatic that after entering the age mor than 60 yrs it automatically confirm reservaton in senior citizen quota if seats are available in senior citizen quota or some menu option is to be ch
can i use voters id card for age proof of sr citizen?
It is a card issued by the government. there is no reason why it cannot be accepted.
My mother’s date of birth is incorrectly printed on Aadhar card which is less than 58 years so senior citizen fare is not allowed. But her Voter ID got the correct date of birth like 60 years so that she would be eligible for Senior Citizen fare. Can she carry just the Voter ID or passport? Or carrying Aadhar is mandatory while travelling?
12931/ 12932 -ahmedabad double decker ac- fare clarification,-to and fro borivali-surat,
tkts booked for borivali-surat to & fro,
tkt total amount chraged was rs 1081/- for,
one female sr citizen,
two females-non sr. citizens,
as per web site, fare for normal person was rs 415/-
01-one senior citizen, female 63 yrs, fare is 415-50 % = Rs 208 ( round figure )
02-two female citizens-normal < 58 years is 415×2= Rs 830
Rs 1038/-only
as per confirmed tkt, issued by irctc fare was charged as Rs 1085/-only,
no service charge & no travel insurance not charged
charged more by Rs 47/-
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there may be a good, reasoning,
but, we would like to know on what account addl. Rs 47 was charged-
for one way. ,
thanks
Iam aged 73 I have booked tickets in suvedha train it is mentioned dynamic charge per ticket rs.720/-dynamic charges Rs350/- there isno concession for sr citizen If I cancelled before 3days can I get full refund to enable to book some other train
I feel too heavy fare forthe short trip chennai to tirupsthy
Pl let me know rail fare for senior citizen and ladies senior citizen for travelling on 30.9.2017by Tamil Nadu express from new Delhi to chennai.is there any surge price on this train for senior citizens.second ac two tier rates pl
i booked my parents ticket in senior citizen quota. I go confirmed ticket for my mother and father but seats are allotted as “Side Upper” for both the tickets. Since they cannot climb to the allotted seat I was worried and thinking to cancel the ticket. If you have any suggestions then please tell.
Just Now I booked my 2nd AC from Mangaluru to Panvel tickets by clearly mentioning age of 60 running and preference of Lower birth, inspite of this they allotted me Side Upper, Now should I beg for lower seat with co passengers ???.
they will give if it is available. If not, they cannot create one for you. Try to be reasonable.
What is minimum ticket price for senior citizen
why 3rd ac tickets is stopped in the ordinary booking counter for seniors as wellas others ?
my date of birth is 25th July 1958 & pl. revert whether i am entitled for senior citizen ‘s discount
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You will get the concession on 25th July 2018. This is no rocket science.
Male&female are equal rights in our country. Then why railway not giving concession to male at the age of 58. It should be avoided.
Voter ID or Pancard should be carried by the senior citizen.
Hey I Have tried various attempts to book ticket through tatkal quota scheme but at the end the ticket is showing in waiting list as i am booking ticket for my grandfather who is presenty an age of 77 but while through various attempts , i was not able to book ticket through irctc under tatkal scheme and finally due to emergency i have to booked ticket for my grandfather with the help of agents who are easily available at railway stations , they charged me double money if you consider normal 3rd ac for general people tickets,
so regarding this my query is can i get conccesion for my grandfather as he is senior citizen but ticket is booked through an agent.
thanks IR ministry and staff team for best railway system
My mother age is 58, I m booked gujrat express ticket in Senior citizen which documents show to ticket checker… I have not avaavaila government issue senior card. I have only adhar card and election voter ID . Is it valid during traveling ..?
for my mother , the age is 58 Running now. Her DOB is 21-07-1961. Shall we get Concession now.please revert
date of birth is 01.07.1959, can i travel in senior citizen quota now?
my Mother date of birth is 01.01.1966 can she eligible for senior citizen quota now?
Can Nepali citizens enjoy senior citizen facility in indianrailway
My DOB is 01.07.1960. Please confirm Shall I avail senior citizen concession to travel on 15th Aug 2019.
Same problem I have faced just now.TTE not accepted and find me 1400 due to my age is 59 years 02 months(60th year running) .But in railway rules mentioned that 60years and above are illegible for senior citizens concession for male person. it means 60 year running also accept able.or other wise mentioned after 60 years is acceptable for senior citizens
Can any one help me?
Can I book ticket under Lower Berth\Sr citizen for my Mother whose age is 63, accompanied with my wife whose Age is 28 as attendant?
Am I a female senior citzen to get the railway ticket concession, if my date of birth is 22nd July 1962